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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1887-08-16
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Sens aur &ettuns ieines 8rubers i9leus
nisit binabiies, paiiirte tbm busielbe llns
slit. Nun rtef elm bel Der Irbeit bei6dfs
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DEM Sernebmen nod beabf9tiat bic
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ter ii9 nod UNI twa 500 uermebren witrbe.
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gen bes Raiisrs DiIbelm unb bes Raiiers
6riebri4 SarbaroGa finb sefertist BON benz
5ermann &otOIsfp tn Berlin;
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1887-08-16

UNI Der Mais sgrnte gu belfen, bat ii9 Elm
gutter 9tesen etnseitelt; laut ben uon
SruIe, aurOra, Gate, Sanioen unb 9uns
ion Counties eintreffenben Ra9rt6ten,
Oarf man auf etne srSBsre @rnte re9nen,
ais bieientse Der letten bret Sabre.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1887-08-16
Sa Safe Snfttute.
Nopi;iat lub Seminar Der SriiScr
Der 6ritliden Sdulen
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bis IL Sdbren mcrbeu, wenu tetu StuoerniB uorbanpeH 1T,
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Rev. Bro. Director,
La Sale Institute, Glencoe, Mo.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1887-08-16

&ein Opium 1T in SiiOs &ur fir sluss
sebruna. $50 ale anbern WttteI febIen
btIft bteies.
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OrAneupt Euedgs
HAM BURGER
TROPFE EN-
9e9et Magtnleibett
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erSieIt Iuuroen uto Jest ~bCitdttgt lperoen.
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THE CHARLES A. voGELER CO., Baltimore, Nd.
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- Gin bsftises 9epitter weIdes fi9 am
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i'm 8ersii4en entIub, 1T nidt Obne Opfer
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-10-14
Receipts.

A GREAT BREAKFAST DISH IN
LoUIsIANA.-Cut up a dozen Irish
potatoes. in round pieces, half an
inch thick, nearly cover them with
water in saucepan, coyer and stew
till tender. Draw the water. steam
few minutes and cover with milk
Rub little -four in butter, put in
salt and pepper. When the milk
comes to full boil pour them out in
covered dish. Cold gravies are
often used instead of milk.
FRIED APPLES Wipe few nice
smooth skinned apples, have ready q
spider with little butter and lard IN
it, let it get hot and slice the apples
into it. sprinkle little sugar over
them, and fry slow to a nice brown
taking great care not to let it burn.
CREAM FRITTERs.-St;r one pint
Of sweet milk with six well beaten
eggs, a little salt; one and a half
pint of -four, thoroughly mixed with
two teaspoonfuls baking powder;
lastly one pint sweet cream, drop
from ia olespoon into hot lard and
sprinkle with sugar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-10-14

SALTED ALMoNDs.-After Smelling
sweet almonds pour boiling water
over the kernels and then rub off
their skins with wet towel. Spread
the nuts npon a pan, which has been
we'll buttered, and place it in a rath-
er hot oven; leave open the door, so
that the nuts can be frequently shak-
en- about in the pan to insure even
ness in browning; when the nuts are
delicately Drowned take them from
the oyen and cool them, sprinkle a
little salt over them, and place them
upon the dinner table as relish.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-10-14

UWe keep on hand full line Of
Magistrates Blanks. Orders by mail
filled at short notice from the MID
LAND office.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-10-14

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 5 48 q M
so a, m. and 2 05 p. m. Market Train, Tuesdays
and Fridays only. at IL 90 a. M. Sunday Trains ut
90 p. m. and 40 p. m.
LEAVE GOING SOUTH.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-10-14
pHILADELPHIA, WHINING
- TON & BALTIMORE R.R.

CENTRAL DIVISION.
On and after Sunday. May 3Oth, 1886, train
will run as follows:
LEAVE GOING NORTH,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
ROCK ISLAND, WEDNESDAY. JUNE 80. 1887.
BEN BUTLER ON THE BELLS
HE TAKES OCCASION TO CRUSH A
CORRESPONDENT,

Aud at the Same Time Pay His Compii-
ments to a Couple of Newspapers-How
1t Comes That Certain Southern Bells
Now TintinnabuIate in the Free Air of
New England.
New YORK, June 2S-The following let
ter from Gen B. F. Butler is printed in The
Sun.
To THE EDrroR: The following extract from
The Washington Post of this morning leads me
to give detail of the war of which the editor and
correspondent evidently know nothing and there
may be others possibly similarly ignorant:
"A correspondent of The Bangor Commercial
writes that when Ben Butler claims to have re-
tured all the property taken from the south he
must have forgotten a church bell that was
sold to the Baptist church of Wayne, in this
state. The idea conveyed, if true, is emf
nently characteristic of Butler. He can't even
assist in the cause of religion except in a manner
peculiarly his own
When New Orleans was captured in May. 1852
in one of its squares was found large number of
church and plantation bells which had been do
mated to the rebels in New Orleans to be cast into
cannon, The bell of St Patricks cathedral in
New Orleans, had been taken from its hangings
to the bell deck preparatory TO lowering il to the
property and considerable others of like sort, be-
ing thus dedicated by its owners to warlke pur-
poses against the United Statas. seemed to the
| commanding general to be 'contraband of war, -
and having been captured, belonged to the
United States, The general had many transports
returning to Boston which needed ballast. He
therefore ordered these bells and useless cannon
and other material of like sort, to be put on board
returning transports, consigned to the United
States quartermaster at Boston.
The bell of st. Patricks church escaped, only
because the clergyman claimed it hadn't been
delivered. He was given the benefit of the doubt,
it being "a manner peculiarly his own in the
| commanding general TO assist in the cause of
religion in that way if he could. So St Patrick's
bell was rehanged. The otheg bells were sold at
auction in Boston. and as there were many of
| them, quite a number of churches and school
houses in New England call their members and
scholars together by the aid of bells so dedicated
which were captured from the enemies of the
United States. Who will advocate their returni
| For him have offended" " This transaction ap-
pears on the files of the accounting officer of the
| treasury. Narratives of it were published at the
| time, with commentators by all newspaper men.
| As write this for the information of the people
at large, do not send il to The Washington Post,
Benz. +. BUTLER.
| Junn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
The Santa Fe Makes Its Texas Connection
Further Extension Proposed.

SAN Francisco, June 2S-Freight Agent
Bush, of the Atlantic Il Pacific 1ransconti-
mental line, has received word that connec-
ton has been made on the line of the Santa
Fe system running south from Halstead,
Kan, to Galveston, Tex, opening that south
ern route for transportation of freight and
passengers This makes another through line
from this city to the gulf of Mexico. 1t is an
even of importance to all freight shippers,
making another competing line with the Sun
set route of the Southern Pacific from this
city to Galveston and New Orleans.
BY January, 1SSS, it is expected that a line
extending from Streator, H., to Kansas City
on the main line Of the Santa Fe system will
be completed, and then there will be a direct
line from San Francisco to Chicago and from
Chicago to the gulf of Mexico. A short line
leading out of Chicago to a point near
Streator was recently purchased by the
Santa Fe people, and with this the connec-
tion will be made. Then, with control and
absolute ownership of these two through
lines, it is anticipated that the next move Of
the great system will be to connect its termi-
nus at Galveston with line of steamers &c
load freight to New York and European
ports, making yet more keen the competition
with the Sunset system by rivalry with lis
present steamship line
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
GULLIBILIlY.

The wild phantoms and shrieklng cries
of worthless humbug can make money
by imposing upon the credulity and ig>
norance of an honest public, and the sup>
ply of this species of work seems more
than an adequate demand. The enun-
citation of facts-facts that have stood
crucial tests-facts proven by brain force
and tangible evidence, should satisfy all
laudable enterprises; but the execrable
practice of teaching false ideas and doc
trines for self-aggrandizement is truly
reprehensible and should be scorned by
all classes.
When one house tells you that Iodine
of Potash is poison simply because their
opponents use it, and because they are
pandering to your ignorance, as they sup.
pose, you should look upon all such ar
rant frauds and their remedies as un-
worthy public confidence, and if those
who make such assertions do no: know
better, they are set of unenviable ig-
noramuses.
DOCTORS AND HOT SPRINGS.
Hot Springs failed entirely to cure me
of several terrible, indolent running
| ulcers on my legs, with which have
been troubled for many years. Several
doctors also attempted to cure me but
| failed. ] have used only few bottles of
B. B. B. (made at Atlanta, Ga.,) and
| the effect has been truly magical, as they
have all healed and | am cured. 1t is
worth all medicines made purifying the
blood. This wonderfully quick cure has
been effected after everything else had
failed. Your medicine is daisy, and
has done the business for me. have
| lived here twenty five years. My general
health is also improving, appetite and
digestion good. ] sleep soundly. and
never felt better. Doctors told me that
| could not be cured, but B. B. B. has
cured me
1t is decidedly the quickest, best and
cheapest blood purifier | ever used. 1t
is ahead of all others. As TO my case
and its cure -efer to every merchant or
professional man of Pine Bluff
A H. MORRIS, Cotton Buyer.
Pine Bluff, Ark, May 12, 1886.
DANGEROUS uDCERs CURED.
have been taking Botanic Blood
Balm (B. B. B } and l am about well OF
an ulcer l had upon my nose for six
years, said by all to be cancer. | refer
to Postmaster Renfroe. of Atlanta.
G. T. KELLAM.
Wrightsville, Ca, May 3, 1886.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
100 Doses

One Dollar Hoods Sarsaparilla is the only
medicine of which this can be truly said,
the strength and positive economy of this
great medicine. Hoods Sarsaparilla is made
of roots, herbs, barks, etc. long and favorably
known for their power in purifying the blood
and in combination, proportion, and process,
Hoods Sarsaparilla is peculiar to itseJ.
For economy and comfort we use Hoods
Sarsaparilla." MRS. C. BREWSTER. Buffalo.
Hoods Sarsaparilla takes less time and
quantity to show its effect than any other
preparation ever heard of. l would not be
without it in the house." Mrs. C. A. M.
HUBBARD, North Chill. N. Y. 100 Doses
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

NEWARK, n. j., June 2S-Ex-Governor
Fairchild, commander -in-chief of the G. A..
R., was received in this city Monday by a
great company of G. A. R, posts under the
auspices of Lincoln post No. IL The public
buildings and quite a number of private resi-
dences were decorated with flags and bunt-
ing. A public reception was rendered Gen.
Fairchild at the headquarters of the Lincoln
post, 10000 persons shaking hands with him
In the evening the general was given din
ner by the local government authorities,
Mayor Haines presided. After the dinner
there was grand parade by the G. A R.
posts, Gen Fairchild reviewing them at the
city hall. The general and staff returned to
New York at the end of the exercises.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

On account of their inability to digest
food, will find most marvellous food and
remedy in SCOTS emulsion of pure cod
liver oil with hypophosphites. Very
palatable and easily digested. Dr. s. W.
Cohen, of Waco, Texas. says; Il have
used your emulsion in infantile wasting
with good results. 1t not only restores
wasted tissues. hut gives strength and in
creases the appetite | am glad to use
such a reliable article.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

The best on earth can truly be said of
Griggs Glycerine Salve, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
Scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
WIN positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption Try this wonder bealer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
d. Only 25 cents Sold bv druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

The only exclusive Baby Carriage store
in the United States is at No. 275 Wa
bash avenue. Chicago. The large and
beautiful display of the celebrated Hol-
man adjustable baby carriages is the
wonder and pride of the people of the
great northwr st. See advertisement in
another column of the ARGUS and send
for their handsome catalogue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

Sweet things are generally sticky.
That's the reason why So many men get
stuck on pretty girls
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
RESIDENCE PROPERTY.

No. 2s oue-half acre lot, two story fr'me
house 2sx36. Barn, good well, cistern, te.,
s., 400
No. % Good six room two story dwelling
house and lot in Brooks addition; cistern- well,
smsll fruit, lt,.-...---....--.- --.'.'-.----Si-Ju
No. 81. A bargain in two story frame house
on Sixth avenue and Twenty second street; good
lot. etc. Can be paid for in mon hy nstallm mems.
No. 73 Nice two story dwelling on Sixth ave
splendid condition; well, cistern and barn. easy
TERMS ,.-....-.---..-.---.-..'.. 49,. -.SI,5b
NO. 81 Large two story brick Nineteenth
street. largS attic: basement, furnace, well, cis-
term gas, wat r btth rooms. Very large lot. 100
x2I6Ai, good bar aud outhouses. Easy termH =
-.-.-.-..--'.--.-..-'-- .---..-So""
No 81 Two story frame Twentieth street.
between Fifth aud Sixth avenues; lot 45x1h0, o.
easy terms ns.-.---.----..- .-.--Sl-cu
No 81. Two story frame, cost - 500: lot s0xso.
on Seventh avenue below Eleventh st 81, 200
No g6 House and lot OF Fourteeth- snd-a half
street between Sew nth AMI Eighth avenues
good well, cistern ce lar, etc. Lot 5Ox11O. $3.50
No. 81 Good residence property on Eleventh
street Good sized lot; new addition to house;
81 900 down. balance TO suit....... ....-.- S2,500
No. 10 Good property on Second avenue; lot
worth 5000; will sell for 81 ,925 This is the big
gest bargain in the city.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
SAFE AND SURE!
Real Estate i'm Rock Island.

No. 10l. Finely lccat'd residence on Second
avenue. two story brick, ten rooms. gooi cisiern.
well and cell IT. water werks. barn and ouhouses:
nice thrifty trees; splendid lawn. 0ne-thlrd
down, balance easy terms. S4,5tO
No. lO3 Two STOW, s-room house on Twenty
first street; Sood barn. large lot and all the con
veniences; $500 down, balance on time 500
No. III Double tenement hou on Sixt street:
rents well. one third down, balance IN /, ?, and
years. .......... t.0D
No H. O ne and one half story house. Sixth
street and Fourth avenue; lot 40x6I. One-third
down, balance in tree years Stb
No. 113. Two story house on Fourth avenue;
lot 40xl0o; waterworks. etc, Une third down.
HalAnCe easy sy.-....--..---- .Si+p"
No ia. House on Seventeenth street; lot COX
140 well located. 0nethird down, balance on
easy terms .. ...............S275 s. 80
No ll5 Fine residepe on Fourth avenue. he
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets. lot SGy150,
high and dry; splendid cellar, ~ feet in the clear.
large 10-room hous -; bath rooms. hot and cold
water furnace. etc. large barn; house alone cost
nearly S10.00i Will sell on easy terms. Price
...-.-.. SSVuV
No III Good house and lot on Eighth svenu7;
splendid condition; well but; a bargain. 50, 300
No l1s Fine residence: one Of the neatest in
the city; 35x54; II rooms: basement; bath rooms.
hot and cold water: lot 7lx150; lacated on Fourth
avenue. Very easy terms ms...-......,.-,-.- S5,00
No. 11a. Splendid property on Moline avenue; ;
very large lot; good house. barn. ETC.. ;. 800
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
One Dollar

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures scrofula, salt
rheum, all humors. boils, pimples. general de-
bility, dyspepsia, biiousness, sick headache.
eatarrh, rheumatism, kidney and liver COM
plants, and all affections caused by impure
blood or low condition of the system. Try it.
81 was severely afflicted with scrofula. and
for over year had two running sores on my
neck. l took five bottles of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. and consider myself entirely cured"
C. f. LovEJoY, Lowell, Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparilla did me an immense
amount of good. My whole system has been
built up and strengthened. my digestion i'm
proved, and my head relieved of the bad feel
ing | consider it the best medicine have
ever used, and should not know how to do
without it," MARY L. PEBLE Salem, Mass.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

PRESCRIPTIONS
ti . ibv eneeian rnrits
St toc
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

OrrIcERs:--s. W. WHsKIook, President ;JoHr
aooD, Vice President; G. r. HEMEEwkY, Cashier
TRJsrKEs:-S ". Wheelock, Porter Skinner
G. ". Lobdell, Nelson Chester, " Csndse, C.
T. Grant,, A. S. Wright, c. F. Hemnwsy, John
Good. J. NJ. Christy, C. Il Stoddard.
RThc only chartered Savings Bank in Rocb
sland County
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
tHtsrs5 allowed on Deposits ct the rsts o
aper Cent. per Annrm.
Deposits received in amounts OF 81
and Upwards.
SECURITY AND ADVANTAGES,

rhe private property of the Trustees is reepon
sibe 10 the depositors. The oficersare prohibited
rom borrowing any of its moneys. Minors and
married wOmeI, protected by special law.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
S. 7. WATKINS,
Dry and Green Wood

Will also attend to Hanlinp of all kinds.
Office at yards, corner of eth street on Moline
avenne. Telephone No. 1877; orders may he left
at either place. oct2sdtf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29

We have for sale large three story brick building well To-
Gated and suitable for wholesale house of almost any decp
ton Large lot 81 500 down. balance five years.
pay purchaser 81 900 for the of building until Jan
uary 1888. Price $1,000
good two story building, in splendid condition. located
right the business of the city Lot 100 feet Deep easy
terms. Price 5000
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
COMPETITION DEFIED.
PRICES WARRANTED
PRICES WARRANTED
to be 20 to 80 per cheaper at the
HARPER HOUSE DRUG STORE

Than other Drug Western Illinois, Not
Medicines but all STANDARD Drugs ancyG and
celaneous Read thee cutr
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
LOTS.
In Allen & Fleming's Addit n.

Ranging in price from $40 TO 5000
Terms. one half cash. balance in two
years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Sold by all druggists 81; six for SIS. Made
only by C. /. HOOD g. CO., Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-29
In Dodge's Addition.

In Dodge's Addition.
Lower than they have ever been offer
ed. Prices range from 800 to $50
Terms one third cash. balance in two
years.
In McMaster's Addition.
We have in this addition the best bar
gains in vacant lots to be found IN the
city LARGE LoTs, LONG TINE. EASY
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-04-07
The Secretary bird Extinct.

1t is surprising TO find it authoritatively
stated at the meeting Of a game protect
i've association at Cape Town that the
secretary bird is now extinct Mt Cape
Colony. This curious bird las SO long
been popularity supposed to enjoy unlim-
tied protection on account If its snake
killing p~ropensities that it will come quite
as q shock. even TO naturalists and
ornithologists, to hear that the Cape Col
ony, its ancient and most favorite habitat,
knows it no more. In old DAYS. undoubt.
eddy, this bird was a high f~avoritc among
the Beers; it was by them often tanned,
and might he seen stalking solcnnly
about among their kraals and buildings.
As game became scarccr. however, it
was discovered that the secretary bird
dill a vast amount Of damage. not only
10 snakes, hut To the smaller Of the fauna
and a~vi-fauna. For this reason. as well
as for its rarity and q~uaintness, the poor
secretary has been shot oil or driven be-
yond the bounds Of the colony. thus fol-
lowing the example Of the noblcr game.
II is well that the Cape farmers are stir
ring themselves about the protection Of
the remnant Of game left to them. Fifty
years age the limits Of the colony con-
tanned in abundance most Of the finest
specimens Of South African big game
Pail Mall Gazette.